Value stream mapping: a tool to design the future state map aligned with lean manufacturing principles
For the last few years almost every manufacturing industry has been trying to get "lean". A headlong rush to offer value to the customers by becoming lean and responsive has created urgency for researchers and practitioners to apply new tools and techniques to address various wastes. The...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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Federation of Engineering Institutions of Islamic Countries
2006
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39620/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39620/1/39620.pdf |
| Summary: | For the last few years almost every manufacturing industry has been trying to get "lean". A headlong rush to
offer value to the customers by becoming lean and responsive has created urgency for researchers and
practitioners to apply new tools and techniques to address various wastes. The process of mapping the material
and information flows of all components and sub-assemblies in a value stream that includes manufacturing,
suppliers and distribution to the customer is known as value stream mapping (VSM). VSM has proved effective
in identifying and eliminating wastes in a facility with similar or identical product routings, such as assembly
facilities. It is the aim of this paper is to illustrate how Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and its associated tools
can be used to design a desired future state aligned with lean manufacturing principles. Non value-added
activities that cause the waste are described and needed data to develop the current state map are introduced.
At the next step the improvements and the procedures to mapping the future state is provided. The main
prerequisite is realizing the gaps between the current and ideal stream of information and materials in the shop
floor. The metrics and methods are enhanced as guidelines to achieve the stream without waste. Some beneficial
of value stream mapping are highlighted. |
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